How soon after eating should I go walking??

ashleey1000 · February 2013

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majope · February 2013

I'd put the fork down first. You could put your eye out if you fell.

alexandrastaines · February 2013

It really doesn't matter! Until you feel like you can go for a decent wok without puking? Apparently if you go walking straight after dinner it helps you loose weight...fact or fiction I'm not sure but you could give it a shot!

LoraF83 · February 2013

Whenever you feel like it.

geebusuk · February 2013

I quaffed a 500kc ready meal, two pain au chocolat's and a yoghurt or two.
That may have been a bit much actually, especially as the run was pushing my limit's a bit, but otherwise fine.

However, unless you find you have a specific issue, I wouldn't worry about it; I've never had any problems with walking after a big meal, unless it was really, really big to the point of not wanting to move kinda thing.

arnfolly · February 2013

I like to go for a stroll right after walking. I find it helps my digestion. Now, a FAST walk might make you feel ill. Go and give it a try, start out slow and then pick up the pace and see how you feel.

Cr01502 · February 2013

I eat and walk at the exact same time.

I'm an incredible multi-tasker.

SJ46 · February 2013

I think it is very individual. I usually eat a banana or two on the way to the gym, sometimes with a chunk of cheese. My husband can't eat right before he works out or he feels sick. This has nothing to do with the intensity of our respective workouts.

Experiment and see what works.

AmiC0717 · February 2013

I'd put the fork down first. You could put your eye out if you fell.

OMG I laughed so hard I snorted. Ha! Love this.

AmiC0717 · February 2013

I can eat and work out pretty quickly. My hubby on the other hand always feels like he's going to throw up. I believe it's up to you. If you feel fine then go for it! However if you are like my hubby who turns green and feels sick then wait an hour. Just like with swimming

Podgethepuffer · February 2013

My understanding, and is just my understanding, is that if you exercise before you eat, your body processes the food much quicker (if you get what I mean) and can help to maintain, or even lose, weight.

On the other hand I could be wrong.

And given that I'm still well above my ideal weight

I would suggest you take what I say with a pinch of salt and go by what 'your' body tells you, rather than what anybody else tells you: Your body knows you best.

ODorisBrucken · February 2013

I typically walk as soon as I finish eating, I walk anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes at varying intensities and have not had any issues with it yet.

stines72 · February 2013

lol for someone like me it takes a good 2-3 hours after eating. if i go any sooner than that im doubled over with cramps within 15 minutes

Mokey41 · February 2013

If you haven't gorged yourself first and you're just going for a walk, not a long fast run then you should be able to get up from the table and head out. As stated, put your fork down first.